Genetic control of secondary metabolites in perennial crop plants (in Eng.)

­The lecture gives insights into primary and secondary metabolites in plants, with the focus on fruit crops (Pomology and Viticulture). Selected primary production processes important for fruit crops (like photosynthesis, sugar translocation, phytohormons) will be discussed at the beginning. The major part of the lecture will be on secondary metabolites, including their function within plants, the genes involved in biosynthesis and metabolism and their regulation. Different classes of secondary metabolites will be discussed in detail with selected examples of fruit crops. The influence of stress situations (biotic, abiotic, management) during the production process as well as their effects on fruit quality will be highlighted.
- Introduction and basic knowledge of genetic
- Photosynthesis and Primary Metabolites
- Introduction and Function of Secondary Metabolites
- Biosynthesis and Function of Terpenes
- Biosynthesis and Function of Cyanogenic Glycosides
- Biosynthesis and Function of Glucosinolates
- Biosynthesis and Function of Alkaloids
- Biosynthesis and Function of Polyphenols
- Engineering of metabolites and pharmaceuticals
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